1/3 cup chopped peeled onion
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon crushed sage
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Stir together all ingredients in large bowl. Shape into 12 (3-inch) patties. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage patties; reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes; turn. Continue cooking until patties are no longer pink (3 to 5 minutes).
makes 4 servings.
Note: Apple sausage patties can be shaped ahead of time. Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate up to 24 hours.